Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 58.0% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,264 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Gary
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Cambridge, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower